Learning Mentor

St Martin's School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS / Teachers Pension

Holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing

DiscountForTeachers

Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education opportunities

Job summary

St Martins School in Derby is seeking a proactive Learning Mentor to join our Wellbeing Team, supporting students with SEND and promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health.

You will deliver group and 1:1 interventions, coordinate the Mental Health Champions programme, and work with the DSMHL to implement a whole-school wellbeing approach. A calm, resilient, and collaborative ethos is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience of supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and de-escalation skills.
• A calm, resilient, and solution-focused approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality whole-class, small-group, and 1:1 wellbeing and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate and develop the school's Mental Health Champions programme.
• Work collaboratively with the Designated Senior Mental Health Lead (DSMHL) to promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Support students experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, low mood, bereavement, and other mental health challenges.
• Deliver interventions focused on Zones of Regulation, emotional literacy, self-esteem, resilience, coping strategies, and managing feelings.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to vulnerable students, including those with attendance concerns, social communication difficulties, and SEMH needs.
• Liaise effectively with families, external agencies, therapists, and multi‑agency professionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Support students during periods of transition, including reintegration, examinations, and preparation for adulthood.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, outcomes, and student progress.
• Promote positive mental health awareness across the school community through assemblies, events, campaigns, and staff collaboration.
• Support colleagues in developing strategies and approaches to meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of students.
• Contribute to the continued development of the school's wellbeing provision and offer innovative ideas to enhance support for young people.

Skills

SEND experience

Emotional wellbeing

Mental health support

Communication skills

Job description

St Martins School is seeking a proactive, compassionate, and dedicated Learning Mentor to join our Wellbeing Team in shaping successful futures for our young people. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting their emotional wellbeing, mental health, and personal development as they prepare for adulthood.

• Deliver high-quality whole-class, small-group, and 1:1 wellbeing and therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate and develop the school's Mental Health Champions programme.
• Work collaboratively with the Designated Senior Mental Health Lead (DSMHL) to promote a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• Support students experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, low mood, bereavement, and other mental health challenges.
• Deliver interventions focused on Zones of Regulation, emotional literacy, self-esteem, resilience, coping strategies, and managing feelings.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to vulnerable students, including those with attendance concerns, social communication difficulties, and SEMH needs.
• Liaise effectively with families, external agencies, therapists, and multi‑agency professionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
• Support students during periods of transition, including reintegration, examinations, and preparation for adulthood.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, outcomes, and student progress.
• Promote positive mental health awareness across the school community through assemblies, events, campaigns, and staff collaboration.
• Support colleagues in developing strategies and approaches to meet the emotional and wellbeing needs of students.
• Contribute to the continued development of the school's wellbeing provision and offer innovative ideas to enhance support for young people.

The core hours of work for this post are: Monday and Thursday - 8:15am‑4:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday - 8:15am‑4:45pm, Friday - 8:15am‑2:45pm. We encourage visits to the school prior to application. To arrange a visit, or if you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Victoria Theobald - (Contact details on advert attachment). We look forward to meeting you. St Martins School and Horizons 6th Form is an 11-19 Special School in Derby, with a mixed student profile of children and young people with a range of learning difficulties and additional complex needs. St Martins shares a site with Noel‑Baker Academy in Alvaston, whilst Horizons 6th Form is based at Friar Gate Studios in Derby city centre. We received our fourth consecutive ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED in October 2024 and we continue to aspire to the highest standards for students and our staff teams. All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

• Experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
• Experience of supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Strong understanding of child development, emotional wellbeing, and trauma‑informed practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and de‑escalation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A calm, resilient, and solution‑focused approach to supporting young people.
• Applicants must also have a full UK driving license so they can travel between school sites.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Our values―opportunity, integrity, community, and equity―guide everything we do. Our vision is "Opening doors to the world through the power of learning." We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high‑quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let’s make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well‑being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in‑house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.

• Experienced leadership and subject‑specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: Actual Salary - £30,343 - £34,413 Working hours: 37 hours per week, 38 term time weeks + 5 INSET Days (39 weeks total) Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027